PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for May, 2000: Re: met, bcp & spiro

Re: met, bcp & spiro

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Mon, 8 May 2000 18:48:40 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sat, 29 Apr 2000, Eileen wrote: >
>Hi, I was diagnosed Dec. 98 with PCOS. I have always had my period,
>but had symptoms of weight gain and chin hair. The MD gave me
>Ortho-Novum 777 for a year, and I saw no change in symptoms; he also did
>not want to try another medication.
>
>Eileen, I also have Pcos . I actually diagnosed myself. I just got a Rx from my gyn for spirolactone last Fri. I have had 2 surgeries for cysts. Trust me it is not fun. I found a pill called DEsogen made by a company called Organol and I have not gained weight on it. It is true Bcps protect your fertility and reduce your risk of endometrial cancer. PCOS women do not shed the uterine lining with a cycle and this can build up and cause cancer. I also hate the idea of taking the pills,but a very dear physician friend told me if I did not I would probably end up having to have a hysterectomy because my cysts tend to grow large. I also want to have children just not right now.So, I went to a reproductive endo, highly recommended. He tested me for
>many hormones: LH, FSH, estradiol, prolactin, TSH, T4, DHEA,
>Testosterone, 17OH, etc. The only thing that really came back abnormal
>was a high DHEA level, and when retested, it was lower.
>
>The problem is that I still have too much facial hair, and I do not feel
>my best. I have been on Met now for 3 months, and I think it may be
>helping some, but I have not lost any weight to speak of. Now,
>
>the doctor wants me to take: spironolactone, 100 mg., metformin 1500
>mg., and Demulen 1/35. Does anyone know if this combination will work,
>and lower the DHEA and facial hair? Also, is it true that birth control
>pills "protect" your fertility? (I don't have children, but would like
>to).
>If I don't eventually lose weight on the metformin, is there another
>related medication that might help me lose weight? ANY info or personal
>experiences given would be much appreciated. Thanks! Eileen. . .

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